Siena have few injury worries to contend with, as striker Nicola Pozzi (muscle strain) is the only player out of action for this weekend's clash at the Artemio Franchi.

Bianconeri centre-back Neto looks set to move to Zenit St Petersburg, so new signing Christian Terlizzi is likely to be preferred in defence. Head coach Giuseppe Iachini will be without midfielder Francesco Valiani due to suspension.

New signing Ezequiel Schelotto should be fit enough to slot straight into first-team action at right midfield. Antonio Cassano will be paired with Rodrigo Palacio up front for the Nerazzurri, with top goalscorer this season Diego Milito (knee) still not fully fit to start.

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Inter have only won one of their last seven matches in all competitions. The last time Stramaccioni's men won away from home in the league was November 3, at Juventus Stadium.

Players to watch

The Bianconeri captain scored the first of the two goals which downed Inter at the Giuseppe Meazza earlier this season. On home turf he will need to put in a fine performance in the heart of midfield to prevent Stramaccioni's men condemning Siena to their eighth defeat in nine Serie A clashes.

Expected to start on the right of a four-man midfield, the former Atalanta star will be keen to prove he was a good purchase on his debut in an Inter shirt. In truth he could not have plumped for a more ripe opposition for the picking, considering Siena's woeful recent record.

Editor's Prediction

Inter have not been in good form and have struggled to turn draws into wins. However, against the team which are rooted to the foot of Serie A, the Nerazzurri should have a fair amount of joy, especially with the attackers at their disposal and potentially new signings out to make an impression.